Was not that the hour, baron ?" "Yes, your Grace," I answered, bowing.

"I accompanied my cousin to her father's house, returned later to fetch her back to the palace, but she did not care to face the storm, so I remained till ten o'clock, returned to Whitehall, and slept till morning.

Here is another witness," I continued, laughing, as I turned to John Churchill, who was standing near the king.

"Step forward, Churchill, and testify.

I left him making his suit to one of the most interesting ladies in London." The king turned with an inquiring look, and Churchill answered: "Yes, your Majesty, it is all true.